Live from CultureCon: Pausing for Empathy and Equity with Bryetta Calloway

Live from CultureCon, Jasmine Bellamy chats with the powerhouse Bryetta Calloway about meritocracy, marginalization, and why inclusion isn’t just a checkbox.

Bryetta shares her personal journey, spicy truths about workplace culture, and why the “just work hard” narrative doesn’t cut it anymore. From unspoken rules to emotional labor and allyship that actually means something, this convo is full of “wait... wow” moments.

Tune in for real talk, laughs, and the kind of insights that make you rethink your 9–5. ✨💼

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Key Takeaways:

• Meritocracy often hides deeper structural exclusions based on cultural sameness
• Inclusion must precede diversity and equity efforts for meaningful impact
• Marginalized employees often carry invisible labor and trauma that leaders overlook
• Allyship means being emotionally affected by injustice, not just intellectually aware
• Pausing to notice emotional shifts and team dynamics is a crucial leadership skill
• Storytelling is a powerful tool for empathy and culture transformation